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Researchers Find 161-Million-Year-Old Meat-Eating Baby Dino Fossil In China

Researchers have discovered a new species of small meat-eating dinosaur in northwestern China.

H7N9 Genes Originated From Four Sources: Lancet Study

The novel avian influenza A H7N9 virus might have evolved from at least four origins, say Chinese researchers.

Tackle Myopia By Getting Children Out-Of-Doors, Studies Say

Spending more time outdoors may help prevent or minimize nearsightedness in children, scientists say.

Global Ranking Reveals Innovation Gap In Southeast Asia

A new report on global sustainable innovation and competitiveness raises concerns over the large gap that exists between various nations in the region.

Family Planning Spurs Development In Asia

Family planning is central to national economic development in Asia, writes Amy Tsui, Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Institute of Population and Reproductive Health.

Eisai To Open New Plant In Suzhou, China

Eisai Co., Ltd. will open a new plant at the Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China in the first quarter of 2014.

Shanghai Fosun Acquires Israel-Based Alma Lasers For US$240m

Shanghai Fosun Pharma announced this week the joint acquisition of Caesarea, Israel-based Alma Lasers Ltd.

Scientists Identify Novel Genetic Markers For Lou Gehrig’s Disease In Han Chinese

Scientists have identified two novel genetic variants associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in the Han Chinese population.

Turtle Shells Evolved By Recruiting Genes Involved In Limb Development

An international team of scientists has analyzed the genomes of two turtle species, shedding light on how the turtle’s shell may have evolved.